Grants Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Grants Manager to manage and oversee the full lifecycle of grant activities for our organization. This role requires a meticulous individual who excels at coordinating and submitting grant proposals, maintaining compliance, and fostering relationships with funding agencies. Located in Alexandria, Virginia, this is a long-term contract position offering an opportunity to contribute to impactful programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities :

• Manage the entire grant proposal process, ensuring collaboration between program staff and administrative teams, and verifying all requirements are met before submission.
• Maintain and update the organization's grants management system, tracking proposals through relevant platforms and ensuring accuracy.
• Research funding opportunities that align with the organization's mission and strategic objectives, presenting viable options to leadership.
• Serve as the primary liaison with funding agencies, facilitating communication and addressing inquiries.
• Coordinate grant-related activities such as budget revisions, change requests, and report tracking in partnership with principal investigators and program staff.
• Oversee contract processes for consultants and subrecipients, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and organizational policies.
• Develop and maintain reporting schedules for funders, ensuring timely submission of all required documents.
• Review grant award agreements and create a master calendar for reporting deadlines, collaborating with program directors and financial staff.
• Monitor subrecipient reporting processes, fostering collaboration among program and finance teams and ensuring accuracy in submitted reports.
• Maintain organized and current grant documentation, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines and organizational standards.
• Minimum of five years of experience in grant management, preferably with government grants.
• Proven ability to manage the full lifecycle of grant proposals and compliance processes.
• Strong skills in researching funding opportunities and aligning them with organizational goals.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in maintaining grant management systems and working with online submission platforms.
• Experience collaborating with program staff and financial teams to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise with funders and internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to grants and contracts.